Roasted Chickpea Salad with Hummus
This Roasted Chickpea Salad with Hummus is a vibrant, crunchy, and creamy delight packed with flavor and nutrition.
Equipment
- Large Salad Bowl
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
- Oven tray
- Baking paper
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 large head romaine lettuce crisp and refreshing
- 1 English/hothouse cucumber adds a cool crunch
- 2 medium carrots shredded or chopped
- 5 oz grape tomatoes juicy bursts of flavor
- 1/3 cup red onion or green onion thinly sliced or chopped
- 1 batch oil-free hummus creamy and rich
- 1 or 2 batches Smoky Roasted Chickpeas crunchy and flavorful
- to taste balsamic vinegar for drizzling
- optional Maple Balsamic Dressing sweet alternative
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse and drain a can of chickpeas, then pat them dry with a paper towel. Toss them in smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Spread them on a baking tray lined with baking paper and roast for 25-30 minutes until crispy.
- Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Slice the cucumber, grate or chop the carrots, halve the grape tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion or chop the green onion.
- If making your own oil-free hummus, combine canned chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and water in a mixing bowl and blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste. Alternatively, use store-bought oil-free hummus.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine, cucumber, carrots, tomatoes, and onion. Add the roasted chickpeas and dollops of hummus on top.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar or optional maple balsamic dressing. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the hummus coats the ingredients. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Roast chickpeas until crispy but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Use different leafy greens like kale or spinach for variation.
- Store leftovers separately to maintain texture, especially the hummus and chickpeas.
- Add grains or proteins like quinoa or tofu to make it more filling.
- Experiment with dressings such as tahini or lemon vinaigrette for flavor twists.